Investor protection looks set for quite a bumpy ride, thanks to two just-announced mergers. The proposed acquisitions of RiskMetrics by MSCI and of Bowne by Donnelley seem likely to impact everything from strategic governance standards to financial data disclosures. LEARN MORE >
The foundations of Islamic finance may be trembling by dint of the controversial reasoning in a recent English court decision. Were the rationale to gain currency, virtually no structured Islamic finance instrument would be safe from judicial second-guessing... LEARN MORE >
Oil wildcatters are seeking liquid gold in what was once one of the furthest corners of the British Empire, whether labeled the Falklands or Las Malvinas. Along with this quest for oil reserves has come a parallel quest for the funding reserves to be found on London's equity markets... LEARN MORE >
Clever structuring has been known to let many a party have their cake and eat it too. Of late, reverse mergers between PRC and U.S. companies are proving themselves more useful than a simple listing on the NASDAQ or NYSE. LEARN MORE >
As PE deals seemingly heat up, telecom provider RCN Corporation announced last week that it has entered into a $1.2 billion merger agreement with private equity firm Abry Partners. RCN shareholders will receive $15 million in cash for each share of common stock; this represents... LEARN MORE >
Not quite as controversial as the delayed release of Bank of America's secret bonus agreements with Merrill but still noteworthy, Daimler has disclosed the details of its exit from Chrysler. The companies' redemption agreement from June 2009 ended Daimler's 19.9% ownership stake in Chrysler. LEARN MORE >
Conflict-based lawsuits are the latest in anti-takeover protection -- and are fraught with concerns for lawyers, clients and shareholders alike. Suits against Cravath and earlier, Wachtell, remind: while with conflicts, sometimes a cigar is just a cigar, sometimes it's a whole lot more. LEARN MORE >
New! Westlaw Business Currents now includes Reuters News. With Reuters' unmatched focus on global business and financial news, Westlaw Business Currents with Reuters will provide an insightful look at emerging legal trends and their impact on the day's top headlines giving you a competitive edge. LEARN MORE >
New! Islamic Finance Centre is the first source to integrate Islamic finance precedents, structures, standards, and guidance for lawyers. With terms and conditions for more than 6,000 Sharia compliant deals and standards from key organizations, Islamic Finance is optimized for the way you work. LEARN MORE >
New! Corporate Finance provides a cohesive solution to negotiate commercial loan agreements in this tighter credit environment. Key insights from LPC Goldsheets and others let you track company news for trends and potential issues giving you a competitive edge. LEARN MORE >
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